SONIK SKX Bite Alarm User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- SONIK
Table of Contents
SONIK SKX Bite Alarm User Manual
Overview
Welcome. Congratulations and thank you for purchasing your new Sonik® SKX Bite alarm. We are sure that it will provide you with many years of faithful service in your angling. Please take a few moments to read this manual. The advice it contains will enable you to get the very best performance from your SKX bite alarm.
SPECIFICATION
SKX ALARM SPECIFICATION
Twin Multi-colour LEDs (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Purple, White)
Six Sensitivity Levels
Seven Volume and Tone settings (including silent mode)
One-touch intelligent mute function
Silent start up
2.5mm power out socket
Forward and backward drop back indication
Colour-select Nite-Lite function
Low battery warning
Up to 150m range
Requires 2 x AAA Batteries
Double sealed case and rod friendly rubber inlays
Supplied with 2 screw in snag ears and slip on protective cover
SKX RECEIVER SPECIFICATION
4 Channels, Red-Yellow-Green-Blue
Dedicated LED for drop back indication
3-Modes (Light + Sound) (Light + Vibro) (Light + Sound + Vibro)
Auto Alarm head tone matching
Silent Start Up
Low battery warning
Anti-theft alarm
Built-in Torch function
Lanyard attachment point
Up to 150m range
Requires 2 x AAA Batteries
Supplied with table top cradle holster
BIVVY LIGHT SPECIFICATION
Manual on/off mode or automatic illumination mode when alarm triggered
Six colour channels (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Purple, White)
Supplied with magnetic or hook bivvy attachment
Brightness adjustment (6 levels)
Delay adjustment (6 modes)
Low battery warning
Requires 3 x AA Batteries
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY FITTING/REPLACEMENT
Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it carefully down to remove it
from the casing. Insert carefully 2 x AAA 1.5V batteries noting the polarity
shown on the connection terminals. Alarm speaker will sound when batteries are
fitted correctly.
Replace the battery cover ensuring that it closes positively into place.
SWITCHING ON / OFF
To turn the alarm on, press and hold the on/off button; LED’s will flash
multi-colour.
To turn the alarm off, press and hold the on/off button; LED’s will flash
once.
VOLUME CONTROL
To adjust volume, briefly press and release the V button; now press the ‘+’ or
‘-‘ button to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Leave for 5 seconds to
set. The lowest volume setting is silent.
TONE CONTROL
To adjust tone, briefly press and release the T button; now press the ‘+’ or
‘-‘ button to increase or decrease the speaker tone. The speaker will sound
the tone selected, leave for 5 seconds to set.
SENSITIVITY CONTROL
To adjust sensitivity, briefly press and release the S button; now press the
‘+’ or ‘-‘ button to increase or decrease the sensitivity. The speaker will
sound the sensitivity selected, leave for 5 seconds to set.
LED COLOUR CHANGE
To change LED colour, Press and hold the M-button, now press the ‘+’ or ‘-‘
button to cycle through the available colours, (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow,
Purple, White) leave for 5 seconds to set.
MUTE MODE
Press the M-button to enter mute mode. Both LED’s will flash Red-Green-Blue
for 30 seconds then the alarm will automatically re-arm. Pressing the M-button
during the 30 seconds will exit mute mode.
EXTENSION OUT SOCKET
Located on the underside of the alarm this is compatible with most illuminated
indicators with 2.5mm jack plug connection.
FUNCTIONS IN USE
The SKX Alarm will remember its volume and tone and sensitivity settings
unless the battery is disconnected or changed. The LED’s will latch ‘on’
during forwards activation and ‘flashing’ with a low tone for drop-back
activation.
NIGHT LIGHT
To activate the night light, press and hold the T button. The LED’s will
illuminate on a low brightness setting. Press and hold the T button to
deactivate.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
When a low battery voltage is detected the alarm will emit a double-bleep
sound once every 60 seconds.
CARE OF YOUR SKX ALARM
All SKX alarm products have been designed to be weather proof. However it is
important that after use in extreme wet conditions the unit be allowed to dry
out indoors.
NOTES
-
Maximum battery voltage should never exceed 5V or damage to electronic components is possible.
-
Each main receiver will only respond to paired transmitters.
To save battery life; the alarm should be powered off when not in use. -
Please remove the battery when unit is not being used for extended periods of time.
-
Use of good quality alkaline batteries is recommended for best performance.
ALARM TECH SPECS
Battery Type: AAA
Battery voltage: 3V
Standby current (night LED’s on) 0.15mA
Operating Current (peak level): 150mA
Wireless transmission Type: AM
Wireless transmission operating frequency 433.92 MHz
Effective range for wireless transmission: 150m
Overview
WELCOME
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing your new Sonik® SKX Bite alarm.
We are sure that it will provide you with many years of faithful service in
your angling. Please take a few moments to read this manual. The advice it
contains will enable you to get the very best performance from your SKX bite
alarm.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY FITTING/REPLACEMENT
Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it carefully down to remove it
from the casing. Insert carefully 2 x AAA 1.5V batteries noting the polarity
shown on the connection terminals. Receiver speaker will sound when batteries
are fitted correctly.
Replace the battery cover ensuring that it closes positively into place.
SWITCHING ON / OFF
To turn the receiver on, press and hold the on/off button; LED’s will flash
multi-colour.
To turn the receiver off, press and hold the on/off button; LED’s will flash
and speaker sounds.
VOLUME CONTROL
To adjust volume, briefly press and release the V button; now press the ‘+’ or
‘-‘ button to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Leave for 5 seconds to
set. The lowest volume setting is silent.
TORCH FUNCTION
To enter torch mode press the T-button followed by the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ button to
turn the torch LED’s on or off
SYNCHRONISATION
Please note that your alarms should come pre-registered to the receiver.
However, if you would like to change the registration order or add a fourth
alarm to the receiver; follow the steps below.
- Press and hold the S-button, the first channel LED will illuminate.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ button to cycle up and down the four channel positions. (Bright LED = channel free, Low LED = Channel in use) To sync an alarm head the channel must be free. (see step 3 below otherwise move to step 4)
- To erase a synced channel press and hold the S-button, the channel LED changes from low to high brightness. To quickly erase all channels, Press and hold the S-button for a longer time until all LED’s flash bright.
- When the chosen channel is selected and free, activate the required alarm head by rotating the roller wheel. The receiver will beep; indicating the pairing is complete.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 to sync other alarm heads to the receiver.
- Turn the receiver off/on or wait for 5 seconds for the receiver to return to normal function.
MODE SELECTION
To select the receiver mode, briefly press and release the M button; now press
the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ button to cycle up and down the three following receiver modes;
mode selection will confirm after 5-seconds.
- Light + Sound
- Light + Vibration
- Light + Sound + Vibration
FUNCTIONS IN USE
When activated the SKX receiver will replicate the alarm speaker activation
and tone.
The channel LED activated will remain latched for 25 seconds. When drop back
indication is detected the white Drop back LED will illuminate and a lower
speaker tone will sound. The receiver will remember its channel, volume and
mode setting even if the battery is disconnected or removed.
ANTI-THEFT WARNING
If the receiver detects that an alarm head has been turned off, an audible
alarm will sound on the receiver and can be cancelled by briefly pressing the
on/off button
LOW BATTERY WARNING
Receiver Battery – When a low voltage is detected the receiver will sound a
brief warning once every minute until the battery is replaced.
Alarm Battery – When a low alarm head battery voltage is detected the receiver
will sound a brief warning and the LED will dim after the affected alarm
activation
NOTES
-
Maximum battery voltage should never exceed 5V or damage to electronic components is possible.
-
Each main receiver will only respond to paired transmitters.
To conserve battery life; the receiver should be powered off when not in use. -
Please remove the battery when unit is not being used for extended periods of time.
-
Use of good quality alkaline batteries is recommended for best performance
RECEIVER TECH SPECS
Battery Type: AAA
Battery voltage: 3V
Power off current consumption 0.03mA
Operating Current (peak level): 200mA
Wireless receiver Type: AM
Radio receiver operating frequency: 433MHz
Effective range for wireless reception: 150m
WARNING
Do not trigger LED or speaker in close proximity to human or animal eyes and
ears.
Please store your SKX alarms, receiver and bivvy light out of reach of
children.
Avoid dropping or subjecting your SKX equipment to impacts.
DRYING OUT AFTER USE
All SKX electronics have been designed to be weatherproof. However, after use
in heavy rain, it is important to allow the units to dry out properly indoors;
removing any protective covers.
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT
Sonik Sports Limited
Unit 3 Riverside Business Park
Coniston Court
Blyth, Northumberland
NE24 4RP
Tel +44 (0) 1670 798 910
Email:
customerservices@soniksports.com
Overview
WELCOME
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing your new Sonik® Bivvy Light. We
are sure that it will provide you with many years of faithful service in your
angling. Please take a few moments to read this
manual. The advice it contains will enable you to get the very best
performance from your bivvy light.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY FITTING/REPLACEMENT
Remove the magnetic and hook lamp back casing by twisting it anti clockwise.
Unhinge the battery compartment cover clip. Insert carefully 3 x AA 1.5V
batteries noting the polarity shown in the battery compartment. Replace the
battery compartment cover and back case ensuring that it closes positively
into place.
SWITCHING ON / OFF
To turn the lamp on, press and hold the on/off button for 3 seconds; the LED
indicator will flash red-green-blue and the white LED’s will flash three
times. The lamp is now i standby mode.
To turn the lamp off, in standby mode, press and hold the on/off button for 3
seconds, the white LED’s will flash once.
LED ILLUMINATION
The bivvy lamp can also be used as a standard lamp. To turn on/off press the
LED on/off button
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
In standby mode, press brightness button to cycle through the brightness
settings.
There are 6 brightness levels and the centre LED will flash to indicate chosen
level.
SYNCING LAMP TO ALARMS
-
In standby mode press the S-button to cycle through the 6 colour channels, red / green / blue / yellow / purple / white. (Bright LED = channel free, Low LED = channel in use) In order to pair an alarm the channel must be free (see step 2 below otherwise move to step 3)
-
To erase a paired channel use the S-button to select the channel. Next press and hold the S-button until the LED changes from low to high brightness.
To quickly erase all channels Press and hold the S-button for a longer time until the centre LED flashes multiple colours. -
When the chosen channel is selected and free, activate the required alarm head by rotating the roller wheel. The lamp will illuminate to indicate that the pairing is complete.
-
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to sync other alarm heads on the lamp if required.
The lamp will return to normal standby mode once the set delay time has elapsed.
SETTING THE LIGHT DELAY TIME (LATCHING TIME)
After activation by an alarm head the lamp illumination time can be set. In
standby mode, press delay time button to cycle through the delay time
settings. The centre blue indicator LED will illuminate to show the mode
selected. There are 6 levels. For levels 1-2-3 the lamp will flash for 5-10-20
seconds respectively. For levels 4-5-6 the lamp will be constant for 5-10-20
seconds respectively.
FUNCTIONS IN USE
When activated by an alarm head the SKS Bivvy Lamp will replicate the alarm
head activation. The brightness and delay time will be as selected by the
user. After activation, the lamp will return to standby mode. The lamp will
remember its channel, colour, brightness and delay settings even if the
battery is disconnected or removed.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
The unit will auto detect the battery voltage in standby mode. Once a low
voltage is detected the lamp will flash a red LED at intervals of 1 minute
untilthe battery is replaced.
NOTES
-
The Alarm sync feature of this bivvy lamp is compatible only with other selected Sonik bite alarms.
-
Each main receiver will only respond to paired transmitters.
To save battery life; the lamp should be powered off when not in use. -
Please remove the battery when unit is not being used for extended periods of time.
-
Use of good quality alkaline batteries is recommended for best performance.
LAMP TECH SPECS.
Battery Type: AA
Nominal voltage: 1.5V x 3
Power off current consumption 0mA
Standby current consumption 0.025mA
Peak working current: 160mA
Wireless transmission Type: AM
Radio transmitter operating frequency: 433MHz
WARNING
Do not trigger LED or speaker in close proximity to human or animal eyes and
ears.
Please store your SKX alarms, receiver and bivvy light out of reach of
children.
Avoid dropping or subjecting your SKX equipment to impacts.
DRYING OUT AFTER USE
All SKX electronics have been designed to be weatherproof. However, after use
in heavy rain, it is important to allow the units to dry out properly indoors;
removing any protective covers.
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT
Sonik Sports Limited
Unit 3 Riverside Business Park
Coniston Court
Blyth, Northumberland
NE24 4RP
Tel +44 (0) 1670 798 910
Email:
customerservices@soniksports.com
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